Comments on: All-Star, Not A-List http://whatsupyasieve.com/2011/01/25/all-star-not-a-list/ WE’RE GIRLS. WE LOVE HOCKEY. WE WENT TO BOSTON UNIVERSITY, SO WE WATCH MIRACLE A LOT. Thu, 22 Dec 2016 17:02:12 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.7.4 By: Doreen http://whatsupyasieve.com/2011/01/25/all-star-not-a-list/#comment-643 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 01:04:46 +0000 http://whatsupyasieve.wordpress.com/?p=2558#comment-643 You say it doesn’t make sense to have Clay Aiken singing the national anthem. There are several things I feel are important when choosing someone to sing the national anthem. First of all, they need to have a great voice. Second, they need to be professional and be prepared. Third, they should sing the song without adding a lot of vocal gymnastics and give the song the respect it deserves. Looks to me like Clay has all the qualifications for the job and choosing him makes perfect sense to me. After listening to the video posted above, I’m sure most of you will agree with me.

]]> By: RIFAN http://whatsupyasieve.com/2011/01/25/all-star-not-a-list/#comment-642 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:49:44 +0000 http://whatsupyasieve.wordpress.com/?p=2558#comment-642 Correction–stereotypes!!!

]]> By: Chris http://whatsupyasieve.com/2011/01/25/all-star-not-a-list/#comment-641 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:49:41 +0000 http://whatsupyasieve.wordpress.com/?p=2558#comment-641 PS Just had to answer @Chuck: I’ll be watching the game. I’m a HUGE NHL fan and have been for decades. Wish I could be there in person to see the game in fact. Also LOVE Indycar, which just happens to often be shown on Versus will be be showing the game Sunday.

]]> By: RIFAN http://whatsupyasieve.com/2011/01/25/all-star-not-a-list/#comment-640 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:48:10 +0000 http://whatsupyasieve.wordpress.com/?p=2558#comment-640 “Maybe Aiken’s performance will turn a whole new middle-aged generation of Claymates into avid hockey fans.”

Clay Aiken fan here–grew up in NH–went to UNH–great hockey team–my three daughters were all big hockey fans (Bruins and UNH) also.

Being a Clay Aiken fan and a hockey fan are not mutually exclusive!!

Sterotypes abound!!!

]]> By: Chris http://whatsupyasieve.com/2011/01/25/all-star-not-a-list/#comment-639 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:47:06 +0000 http://whatsupyasieve.wordpress.com/?p=2558#comment-639 PANTS: Thank you for being a voice of reason. Is it Sunday yet? 🙂

]]> By: Pants http://whatsupyasieve.com/2011/01/25/all-star-not-a-list/#comment-638 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:30:15 +0000 http://whatsupyasieve.wordpress.com/?p=2558#comment-638 Okay, I’m pulling editorial rank and deleting the comment by “Real Hockey Fan.” Disagreeing is fine, provided you can make your argument without slurs, speculation, name-calling or foul language.

Everyone up to this point has stated their opinion in a very respectful way – exactly what I would have expected from Clay Aiken fans. This discussion has really impressed me and I hope every single one of you watches Clay sing the heck out of the SSG this weekend, then sticks around for the game.

The NHL needs fans. Clay is one, and we hope you will be too. Apologies from us on behalf of anyone who treats your opinions with less than that respect.

Real Hockey Fan – You’re welcome to comment again and make your point. Please do so without being offensive.

]]> By: Jackie http://whatsupyasieve.com/2011/01/25/all-star-not-a-list/#comment-637 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:26:18 +0000 http://whatsupyasieve.wordpress.com/?p=2558#comment-637 Real hockey fan

My 80 year old mother probably knows more about hockey than you do. Didn’t know there was actually an age restriction to be hockey fans.

You wouldn’t by any chance be a tad bit homophobic? Are you sure you are old enough to be posting on the internet?

]]> By: Hillary http://whatsupyasieve.com/2011/01/25/all-star-not-a-list/#comment-636 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:12:01 +0000 http://whatsupyasieve.wordpress.com/?p=2558#comment-636 Oh boy a REAL Hockey Fan. Just the person I’m looking for. How many innings in hockey? Is it touchdowns or home runs I need to look for?

]]> By: musicfan http://whatsupyasieve.com/2011/01/25/all-star-not-a-list/#comment-635 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:05:28 +0000 http://whatsupyasieve.wordpress.com/?p=2558#comment-635 Real hockey fan

That is one of the funniest comments I have read in a long time!! Do you feel better now??

]]> By: trina http://whatsupyasieve.com/2011/01/25/all-star-not-a-list/#comment-634 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:03:13 +0000 http://whatsupyasieve.wordpress.com/?p=2558#comment-634 I lot of that depends on how Clay is treated. Clay fans tend to support those who support Clay.

]]> By: Jackie http://whatsupyasieve.com/2011/01/25/all-star-not-a-list/#comment-633 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 23:18:47 +0000 http://whatsupyasieve.wordpress.com/?p=2558#comment-633 Broken link, here’s the good one

]]> By: Jackie http://whatsupyasieve.com/2011/01/25/all-star-not-a-list/#comment-632 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 23:14:40 +0000 http://whatsupyasieve.wordpress.com/?p=2558#comment-632 OH! look what I found, Clay Aiken singing at a Hurricanes’ game in Raleigh, NC.

I’m Canadian, a fan of both Clay Aiken and hockey. Go Habs Go.

]]> By: JOJO http://whatsupyasieve.com/2011/01/25/all-star-not-a-list/#comment-631 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:53:25 +0000 http://whatsupyasieve.wordpress.com/?p=2558#comment-631 JustMe, I just read your post, bravo for stating what I was thinking.

]]> By: JOJO http://whatsupyasieve.com/2011/01/25/all-star-not-a-list/#comment-630 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:48:27 +0000 http://whatsupyasieve.wordpress.com/?p=2558#comment-630 I am a Clay fan and I think he is a great choice to sing SSB in his hometown. He has a great voice.

]]> By: Chuck http://whatsupyasieve.com/2011/01/25/all-star-not-a-list/#comment-629 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:25:44 +0000 http://whatsupyasieve.wordpress.com/?p=2558#comment-629 Supposedly, Xtina went to Jeremy Renner’s B-day party and passed out drunk in his bed.

http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/the_awful_truth/b221425_did_christina_aguilera_get_wasted_pass.html

]]> By: musicfan http://whatsupyasieve.com/2011/01/25/all-star-not-a-list/#comment-628 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:59:18 +0000 http://whatsupyasieve.wordpress.com/?p=2558#comment-628 Can’t speak for all the fans, but there is a group of us getting together to hear Clay and watch the game. I am sure my group is not alone. And, its not all women either…however, I doubt if there will ne any face/body painting going on!!

]]> By: JustMe http://whatsupyasieve.com/2011/01/25/all-star-not-a-list/#comment-627 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:31:56 +0000 http://whatsupyasieve.wordpress.com/?p=2558#comment-627 Let’s see if I can post without insulting all sides of this debate.

I think that labeling Clay Aiken as a “D-List” celebrity is harsh and inaccurate. I would, however, agree that he is most certainly a “B-List” celebrity. But the thing is that Hockey is a “B-List” sport – hence the reason the All Star Game is on some relatively obscure cable channel rather than on NBC, CBS, ABC or even FOX, and the reason you get The Canadian Tenors and not Michael Buble singing the Canadian National Anthem and you get 3 Doors Down and not Lady Gaga for the first break.

You also have a point about the NHL knowing their audience. Clay Aiken is a kind soul who donates his time and name to many charities. He has an amazing singing voice, a very quick wit and he’s extremely intelligent. He is very vocal about his love for his home town and his family. You are right, he does not fit the demographic of the stereotypical Neanderthal hockey fan.

All of that being said, I have to applaud the NHL for making the choice that they did. They had to know there would be a firestorm over their choice, but I feel they got what they wanted – publicity. There are many people who did not even know the All Star game was this weekend who are now aware, including both Idol fans and Clay fans. Many of them will tune in – some to hear Clay sing, some waiting (and probably hoping) for the hockey fans to live up to their reputation and give Clay a less than polite homecoming. Clay Aiken will sing the hell out of the National Anthem and hopefully the crowd will respond accordingly.

I’m not sure if I will be tuning in or not, we will see.

]]> By: Huh http://whatsupyasieve.com/2011/01/25/all-star-not-a-list/#comment-626 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:42:26 +0000 http://whatsupyasieve.wordpress.com/?p=2558#comment-626 Clay doesn’t aim for Top 40 radio. Your complaint that he hasn’t had a #1 single in years is ridiculous. Neither has Andrea Bocelli, Peter Cincotti, Ray Lamontagne or Paul McCartney. These are all fine musicians and singers and these are Clay’s peers.

]]> By: corinne http://whatsupyasieve.com/2011/01/25/all-star-not-a-list/#comment-625 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:40:08 +0000 http://whatsupyasieve.wordpress.com/?p=2558#comment-625 Raleigh is lucky to have Clay Aiken. He loves and supports his city has a wonderful vocal range and is a long-time hockey fan. NHL wanted him to represent America — not just Raleigh, and he is a great choice.

]]> By: Pants http://whatsupyasieve.com/2011/01/25/all-star-not-a-list/#comment-624 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:26:26 +0000 http://whatsupyasieve.wordpress.com/?p=2558#comment-624 No. I’m scared of Jeremy Renner.

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